If we take the hidden money away from the city, state, and local governments and put it back in the economy we would have plenty of money to work with and projects. See my recent post on CAFR and cities lying to us.
Here is one city that is just being made aware :
http://www.b-townblog.com/2009/08/31...5-7pm-tonight/
The people don't seem impressed with their officials lying about being broke!